6th Grade

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6th Grade


Math

Unit 1

6.1(a) raster vs vector graphics
Math in Daily Life
National Library of Virtual Math Manipulatives - http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_3.html

Unit 5

6.1 (d)
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/mathcode.htm

Science


Significant Questions for Investigation Testable Questions for Investigation (TA: 4A) http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started/Investigation.html

Research Plan to Guide Inquiry, Plan & Manage
Short Guide to Planning Cooperative Inquiry (TA: 4A) http://www.human-inquiry.com/cishortg.htm
The Big 6 for Student Research (TA: 3A, 4B) http://kailuain.k12.hi.us/library/research/research_plan.html
Research Project Step-by-Step Plan (TA: 3A, 4B) http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
Scientific Method (TA: 3A, 4B) http://www.mrsaverettsclassroom.com/bio2-scientific-method.php
Investigating Scientifically (TA: 3A, 4B) http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/scitech/investigate/hypoth.htm
Inquiry Investigations (TA: 3A, 4B) http://tps.nl.edu/discoverythroughinquiry.pdf

Technology Terminology
Technology Terms for Kids (TA: 6A) http://www.hostingreviews.com/technology-terms-for-kids/
Fact Monster (TA: 6A) http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0006024.html
Tech Dictionary (TA: 6A) http://techdictionary.com/
NetLingo (TA: 6A) http://www.netlingo.com/
Flash Card Database (TA: 6A) http://flashcarddb.com/cardset/29768-competency-9-technology-vocabulary-flashcards
Computer Parts/Vocabulary Links (TA: 6A) http://smentech.org/subjects/computer_parts.html

Selecting and Applying Technology Tools
Technology For K-12 Education (TA: 6B) http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/k12/index.htm
Technology in Education (TA: 6B) http://www.sun-associates.com/resources/bastools.html
Edudemic (TA: 6B) http://edudemic.com/

Significant Questions for Investigation
Testable Questions for Investigation (TA: 4A) http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started/Investigation.html

Research Plan to Guide Inquiry, Plan & Manage
Short Guide to Planning Cooperative Inquiry (TA: 4A) http://www.human-inquiry.com/cishortg.htm
The Big 6 for Student Research (TA: 3A, 4B) http://kailuain.k12.hi.us/library/research/research_plan.html
Research Project Step-by-Step Plan (TA: 3A, 4B) http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
Scientific Method (TA: 3A, 4B) http://www.mrsaverettsclassroom.com/bio2-scientific-method.php
Investigating Scientifically (TA: 3A, 4B) http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/scitech/investigate/hypoth.htm
Inquiry Investigations (TA: 3A, 4B) http://tps.nl.edu/discoverythroughinquiry.pdf

Collect and Analyze Data
Collect and Analyze Data from Community Toolbox(TA: 4C, 6Lii) http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/chapter37/section5.aspx
Create a Graph (TA: 4C 6Lii) http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
Data Analysis & Graphs (TA: 4C, 6Lii) http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_data_analysis.shtml
Investigation: Set Up and Collect Data (TA: 4C, 6Lii) http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Science-Fair-Projects/Investigation-Set-Up-and-Collect-Data.html BrainPop Graphs (TA: 4C, 6Lii) http://www.brainpop.com/math/dataanalysis/graphs/preview.weml

Discuss Trends and Make Predictions
BrainPop Graphs (TA: 4C) http://www.brainpop.com/math/dataanalysis/graphs/preview.weml
Collect and analyze data from Community Toolbox(TA: 4C, 3D) http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/chapter37/section5.aspx
How to Make Predictions from a Graph (TA: 1D, 3D) http://www.ehow.com/how_4481030_make-predictions-from-graph.html

Process Data and Communicate Results
Create a Graph (TA: 4C, 3D) http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx
Data Analysis & Graphs (TA: 4C, 3D) http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_data_analysis.shtml

Multiple Audiences for Writing Labs Points of View in Literature (TA: 2B) http://www.the-writers-craft.com/point-of-view-in-literature-perspectives.html

Variety of Media Formats Types of Communication Medium (TA:2B) http://www.communicationtoolbox.com/types_of_communication_medium.html
For Teachers: Electronic Media in the Service of Adolescents (TA: 2B) http://futureofchildren.org/publications/journals/article/index.xml?journalid=32&articleid=59&sectionid=278
For Teachers: Communication for Students (TA: 2B) http://www.kidshelp.com.au/grownups/news-research/hot-topics/communication.php

Support Reasoning Investigation: Analyze Data and Draw Conclusions (TA: 4E) http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Science-Fair-Projects/Investigation-Analyze-Data-and-Draw-Conclusions.html
Analyzing Data and Writing a Conclusion (TA: 4E) http://resourcecommons.org/sites/default/files/Field%20Investigations_Section%202-part%203_lesson%202.pdf
Summarizing Your Data (TA: 4E) http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_data_analysis_summarizing_data.shtml

Operating Systems Operating Systems (TA: 6C) http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics/2

Managing and Organizing Files File Organization Tips (TA: 6G) http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/productivity/files.aspx#fbid=rsBhUyE-igL
How to Organize Your Computer Files (TA: 6F) http://tips4pc.com/articles/computer%20maintenance/how_to_organise_your_computer_fi.htm
Troubleshooting Technology Troubleshooting Tech Trouble (TA: 6F) http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics/15
Using Text, Raster, and Vector Graphics Raster vs. Vector Graphics (TA: 1A) http://www.webcoursesbangkok.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-vector-and-raster-images/ Graphics and Animations (under Products, Multimedia)(TA: 1A) http://bisd-it.wikispaces.com/Resources
Applications What is an application? (local input source) (TA: 6J) http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics/3
Web Apps and the Cloud (remote input sources) (TA: 6J) http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics/4
Copyright and Fair Use Copyright & Fair Use (TA: 5A) http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com/w/page/8743392/Copyright%20and%20Fair%20Use
Creative Commons (TA: 5A) http://creativecommons.org/
Open Source (TA: 5A) http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question435.htm
Open Source: You Know, For Kids! (TA: 5A) http://www.networkworld.com/community/open-source-for-kids
Public Domains FAQ (TA: 5A) http://www.teachingcopyright.org/handout/public-domain-faq

Citations Citation Tools (TA: 5B) http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com/w/page/8743390/Citation%20Tools
Technology Terminology Technology Terms for Kids (TA: 6A) http://www.hostingreviews.com/technology-terms-for-kids/
Fact Monster (TA: 6A) http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0006024.html
Tech Dictionary (TA: 6A) http://techdictionary.com/
NetLingo (TA: 6A) http://www.netlingo.com/
Flash Card Database (TA: 6A) http://flashcarddb.com/cardset/29768-competency-9-technology-vocabulary-flashcards
Computer Parts/Vocabulary Links (TA: 6A) http://smentech.org/subjects/computer_parts.html
Other helpful resources for research: BISD Library Media Center Electronics Resources Toolkit http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com
Hughes MS Library Page http://destiny.burlesonisd.net/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do?l2m=Home&tm=Home&l2m=Home
Kerr MS Library Page http://destiny.burlesonisd.net/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do?l2m=Home&tm=Home&l2m=Home

Changes in Technology Throughout History Space Spinoffs (TA: 6H) http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/Spacespinoffs.html
People & Technology (TA: 6H) http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/menu/people-and-technology/
NASA Space Frontier (TA: 6H) http://teacher.scholastic.com/space/space_firsts/

Social Studies

All Units:
TA TEK:
3B: Boolean Operators

6.6 (J) use a variety of local and remote input sources
http://www.epals.com/
http://www.connect2texas.net/

ELA

Unit 1

http://destiny.burlesonisd.net library website.
http://tps.nl.edu/discoverythroughinquiry.pdf research process
http://kailuain.k12.hi.us/library/research/research_plan.html Big 6 research process

Unit 2

Writing, organizing, editing, and proofing resources.
Google Docs allows you view the revisions made.
Project Share free site from state of Texas for portfolios that will follow student throughout their educational career
Moodle free online courseware provided by the district - for online classes, blended classes, etc.

Revising, editing, spell-check, grammar-check in Microsoft Office Word 2007 (Tutorials) - http://www.baycongroup.com/wlesson0.htm


Unit 3

Multimedia resources
Rubrics
Photo Story 3 for Windows - on all computers in district. Use the help found under the help button when you open the program.
Animoto - requires account
Glogster.EDU
Glogster help
Prezi





Multimedia Lesson Plan Example -
AESOPmmproj.pdf